Cornwall Council has predicted recent storm damage could cost over £2m to repair, as communities are warned against the continuing risk of landslips.
Coastal flooding over Christmas and the New Year affected 65 properties across Cornwall, with further storm damage affecting Portreath harbour, Newquay Fistral beach and Newquay Towan beach.
It is estimated short-term repairs in Cornwall will cost £1.56m, with an additional £575,000 being spent in the future.
Forecasts of further unsettled weather have resulted in continuing risk of landslips, which have already been seen across the southwesterly region.
Cabinet member for environment, heritage and planning at Cornwall Council, Edwina Hannaford, said: ‘The storms are some of the worst Cornwall has experienced in recent years.’
‘It is a testament to the joint work of our Cornwall Council teams, the Environment Agency, Devon and Cornwall Police, the Coastguard and the other emergency services and partners that Cornwall is beginning to make the long and hard journey back to normal so quickly.’
Cornwall Council assistant head of service for environment and waste, Dave Owens, said: ‘Our flood team officers are currently carrying out inspections across Cornwall but with the ground completely saturated and further more rain forecast the public is strongly advised that further landslips are possible around the coast.’
Cabinet member for homes and communities, Geoff Brown, said: ‘Our communities are really strong and resilient and are to be applauded for coming together to defend their local areas.’
